The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) contains 30 articles that define discrimination and establish a framework to promote women's basic rights and opportunities in all areas of society. Key articles require countries to eliminate discriminatory laws and practices, uphold women's equality in all spheres of life, and allow for temporary special measures to accelerate women's equality. The treaty also guarantees women equal rights in political and public life, employment, education, health, marriage and family relations.